To each her own. I went there for the wife's birthday last year and had a miserable experience. Seated in the bar even though I made reservations a week ahead and were told we would have a "special table" for her birthday. Then the waiter told me that their best cab was probably "too expensive for you" and then recommended a cheaper wine. The wife got the Kobe NY Strip (seared, almost blue, the way Kobe is supposed to be cooked) and it was mediocre at best, and my lamb was dry and over cooked. I could go on but it just pisses me off because it ruined what should have been a nice night for the wife.

quote:To each her own. I went there for the wife's birthday last year and had a miserable experience. Seated in the bar even though I made reservations a week ahead and were told we would have a "special table" for her birthday. Then the waiter told me that their best cab was probably "too expensive for you" and then recommended a cheaper wine. The wife got the Kobe NY Strip (seared, almost blue, the way Kobe is supposed to be cooked) and it was mediocre at best, and my lamb was dry and over cooked. I could go on but it just pisses me off because it ruined what should have been a nice night for the wife.

I'm with you I'm not a fan of the Village at all. Service and atmosphere are very poor and the food is overpriced. Would not recommend to anyone.

Go to maxwells on a Thursday and they usually have fresh tuna, grouper, snapper, and others. I agree that the village isn't that good - try the Mabry House for an upscale meal. Bella Fresca or Chianti's are both much better than the Village or the Steakhouse.